MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL 1 CURVE, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407439
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During a cryoablation, transseptal puncture was performed with a brk needle through a swartz sl1 sheath, and a slight resistance was felt.A visual inspection of the sheath revealed a perforation was made.A new brk needle and swartz sl1 sheath was then used.The same resistance was experienced and when the brk needle was removed, it was found that the sheath was once again perforated.The transseptal puncture was successfully performed on the third attempt with another replacement of the brk needle and swartz sl0 sheath.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported insertion difficulty and a perforation of the sheath could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL 1 CURVE, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 19644694
• Report Number: 3005334138-2024-00243
• Device Sequence Number: 20472450
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205634
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205634(10)10157519(17)261231
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052644
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 407439
• Device Catalogue Number: 407439
• Device Lot Number: 10157519
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER.
• Patient Sex: Unknown